The Position As Head of Clinical Development CRM, you will take the helm of our clinical strategy and execution within your therapeutic area u2013 driving innovation with a strong focus on late-stage development beyond Proof of Concept. Your decisions will shape the future of patient care worldwide. In this pivotal leadership role, you will define the global strategy for your disease area, guiding medical and scientific decision-making at the highest level. You will inspire and empower teams across regions, ensuring that every step brings us closer to transformative therapies. As the medical voice of the company for your disease area, you will represent us internally and externally with authority and vision u2013 from senior management committees such as the OneHP Committee, IU and BU Portfolio Committees, to Executive Committees. Your expertise will influence global stakeholders and set the course for success. Tasks & responsibilities Lead and oversee late-stage clinical development strategy from Proof of Concept through registration, ensuring that study design, endpoints, and execution align with global regulatory expectations, medical needs, and company priorities. Drive the design, conduct, and interpretation of pivotal Phase III and life-cycle management trials, ensuring robust scientific integrity, operational excellence, and patient safety. Provide strategic input for regulatory interactions (e.g., End-of-Phase II meetings, pre-submission meetings, advisory committees) and lead preparation of key clinical documents, including clinical summaries, and briefing books. Evaluate clinical benefit-risk profiles and support product-specific safety and labeling strategies in collaboration with Global Pharmacovigilance and Regulatory Affairs. Ensure scientific and medical consistency across all studies, publications, and communication materials, representing the medical voice for the therapeutic area at internal and external governance levels. Oversee budget, resource planning, and vendor management for late-stage trials, ensuring efficient use of resources and timely delivery of global development milestones. Provide clinical leadership for life-cycle management, including new indications, pediatric programs, and evidence generation to support reimbursement and market access. Mentor, empower, and develop clinical leaders and scientists, fostering a high-performance culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous learning. Requirements Medical expertise and certification as an M.D. (board certified or equivalent experience) with specialized knowledge in the respective therapeutic area Extensive industry experience in clinical development, paired with a deep understanding of therapeutic area standards, scientific data interpretation, patient safety, and drug development processes across related functions and interfaces Demonstrated leadership excellence in managing large-scale, global teams, combined with the ability to oversee budgets and ensure efficient resource allocation Strong medical and scientific acumen to ensure benefit-risk balance and provide strategic guidance across clinical development projects Proven ability to inspire teams, fostering a culture aligned with "Our Behaviors" to drive collaboration, innovation, and professional growth. Exceptional resilience and composure under pressure, enabling effective decision-making and leadership in challenging situations. Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills, adept at navigating complex international, cross-functional matrix structures and delivering impactful presentations. Ready to contact us? If you have any questions about the job posting or process - please contact our HR Direct Team, Tel: 49 (0) 6132 77-3330 or via mail: hr.de@boehringer-ingelheim.com All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to a personu2019s actual or perceived race, including natural hairstyles, hair texture and protective hairstyles; color; creed; religion; national origin; age; ancestry; citizenship status, marital status; gender, gender identity or expression; sexual orientation, mental, physical or intellectual disability, veteran status; pregnancy, childbirth or related medical condition; genetic information (including the refusal to submit to genetic testing) or any other class or characteristic protected by applicable law.